Nice shots, the Drive-By Truckers and now your pics have whetted my appetite to visit. It looks really cool, even if deserted in some places. Places like this spawn great talent (visual arts, music and literature). That, my Alabama friend, should be the true measure of a city. Using that measurement, Birmingham kicks Charlotte's, Houston's, Dallas' and Atlanta's collective ass. But said cities still dominate in the "who's got the most fabulous Orange Julius in their most fabulous mall" contest.

I'm still on 56K so I couldn't let everything load, but from what I saw, nice stuff. I know, I'm not supposed to actually compliment you, since apparently our cities are at war or something, but nice thread.

Ewww, who would want to live in such an old burned out shit hole?? Man, you people are messed up!

For real though, I always love pics of Birmingham and I can just see the potential for a regional leader trying to burst through. Justin I hope your published column helps spark something special for Birmingham. In the meantime, keep posting pics and sharing the unique funk.

Ewww, who would want to live in such an old burned out shit hole?? Man, you people are messed up!

For real though, I always love pics of Birmingham and I can just see the potential for a regional leader trying to burst through. Justin I hope your published column helps spark something special for Birmingham. In the meantime, keep posting pics and sharing the unique funk.